Blog posts of '2024' 'November'

A ‘Rub’ or ‘Dry Rub’ is a mixture of spices (sometimes with herbs) combined to produce a dry rub which you apply to food to enhance and/or spice it up.?

The birthplace of sweet tea is Summerville, SC

Using wood chips, chunks, dust or pellets to create smoke is a great way to transform sometimes bland barbecued foods into meals that will have your friends and family begging for more. I often wonder if people pay enough attention to the quality of wood they use for smoking food.

You may have seen many BBQ rigs in your day; upright smokers, stick burners, pig cookers, various tow-behind rigs, but we assure you that you have never seen a rig like Big Baby II BBQ rig. It is literally a mobile kitchen that has all the bells and whistles of modern technology that makes it super unique.

The step-by-step instructions cover the entire process, from preparing and trimming the brisket to applying a rub and preheating the smoker. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a steady temperature (225°F to 250°F) and spritzing the brisket for moisture during the smoking process.

This article delves into the rich and diverse history of barbecue in South Carolina, highlighting its significance as a cornerstone of American culinary culture. It traces the origins of South Carolina BBQ back to the 1500s with the introduction of pigs by Spanish explorers and explores the fusion of Native American, African, and European influences that shaped its unique flavors and cooking techniques.